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South African chilli chutney recipe
If you’re searching for a chilli chutney recipe South Africa is the place to go, home to the infamous Mrs ...
Boerewors stew, the ultimate mid-week meal!
The British have 'bangers and mash' or their infamous 'toad in the hole,' Louisianians have their gumbo, and the Spaniards ...
Why do you have to cease South African tax residency?
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has had its sights set on South Africans earning abroad since it brought worldwide ...
I have completed my emigration through the South African Reserve Bank, how do I access my funds in South Africa now?
Are you a South African living abroad? Did you formalise your emigration with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) before ...
Braai day spread
Once again, the year has sped by with witblitz speed. Heritage Day is due to rumble around again, and South ...
Funny South African stereotypes that drive expats up the wall
As a South African expat abroad, you’ve probably encountered more than a few stereotypes about your homeland. These usually cause ...
Pension funds, Provident funds & Retirement annuities explained
Saving for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do during your working career. Most people ...
How do allowances change when I am a non-tax resident
You’ve likely heard by now that tax emigration is in and financial emigration is out, which begs the question, “How ...
Bloedlemoentert
Ask anyone who hasn't tasted or heard of blood orange or bloedlemoen if they know what the somewhat macabre-sounding fruit ...
South Africa’s family magazines, how can you get them?
We all enjoy a glossy magazine; there’s something quite seductive about flicking through its pages, reading interesting snippets of information, ...
Capital Gains Tax – what’s the big deal? What are the exclusions?
If there’s money involved you can be sure that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is all over it, like ...
Vegetable bunny chow
Bunny chow, or the bunny, however you prefer to call it, is quite simply delicious South African grub. There is ...
Letter or PIN? The SARS non-resident confirmation letter and the Emigration Tax Compliance PIN
For South Africans who have completed tax emigration because they have permanently relocated abroad, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is now ...
The big misconception about living vs retirement annuities
Retirement vs living annuities – what’s the deal and what’s the difference? While both are intended to fund your post-working ...
Milk tart muffins
The trusty milk tart has been a South African favourite since the early 1700s. Spanning more than three hundred years, ...
South African Karoo lamb – what makes it so special?
If you’re looking for a magical semi-desert space to unwind, relax, and explore, the Karoo South Africa or Little Karoo ...
Can I open a bank account once I have tax emigrated?
You might be under the impression that once you’ve wrapped up your financial and tax affairs in South Africa, you ...
Top tips for settling into a new country when moving abroad
Packing your bags, belongings and family up in order to emigrate from South Africa can be a stressful and daunting ...
Regulation 28 updates: are your retirement savings affected?
Citizens saving for their own retirement is something that the South African government is very enthusiastic about, and for obvious reasons ...
Tips on how to manage capital gains tax on emigration from South Africa
There’s a lot to think about when planning to leave South Africa to relocate abroad permanently. There are financial and tax ...
New tax implications when ceasing South African tax residency
One of the most important aspects of emigration planning is knowing exactly what to expect from a tax perspective if ...
